Tim & Kasumi

Speak Confidently in English-Speaking Classrooms and Workplaces — Not Just Pass English Tests

At Tim & Kasumi, we help Chinese students and professionals communicate clearly and confidently in real-world situations—from preparing to study abroad, to succeeding in classrooms, to performing in the workplace across English-speaking countries such as the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.

Many of our clients already have strong English test scores.

​

But when it comes to real communication, they often find themselves:

• hesitating in class discussions or meetings

• struggling to express ideas clearly

• feeling less confident than their peers

This gap between "test English" and real-world communication can limit academic success, career growth, and everyday confidence.

​

This is not a traditional English class.

Our work focuses on practical communication performance—helping you speak naturally, clearly, and effectively in the situations that actually matter:

• participating in class discussions

• giving presentations with confidence

• communicating with professors, colleagues, and managers

• building relationships in English-speaking environments

​

Why do we do this work?

Since 2012, we have worked closely with Chinese international students and professionals in both English-speaking countries and China.

​

Over time, one pattern became clear:

​

Many learners succeed in exams—but still struggle to communicate effectively in real-life situations.

​

While teaching in Chengdu, we created "English Corner" discussion groups to give students a place to practice real communication—not just textbook English. That experience shaped our approach:

​

Language is not just learned—it must be used in real situations.

​

Support at every stage of your journey

We work with learners at different stages:

​

Before studying abroad

Prepare for real communication and understand how to participate in English-speaking environments from day one.

​

As an international student

Develop the communication skills needed for class discussions, presentations, and academic success.

​

In the workplace

Communicate clearly and confidently in meetings, presentations, and professional interactions.

​

Our Programs

Workplace Communication

Build the confidence and clarity to succeed in meetings, presentations, and daily workplace communication.

​

Academic Communication

Develop the skills needed for class discussions, presentations, and academic success.

​

Pre-Departure Communication Readiness

​Prepare for real-world communication before arriving in an English-speaking country.

​

Work with us

If you want to improve how you actually communicate—not just how you perform on tests—

• Book a free communication diagnostic session.

We'll identify exactly where you're getting stuck and what to do next.

​